Bihar was awarded Gold Medal for its outstanding exhibition.
The international trade fair held at Pragati Maidan in the capital Delhi concluded on Wednesday. Here, Bihar won the gold medal for its outstanding performance. The medal was awarded to Nikhil Dhanraj Nipanikar, nodal officer for projects in Bihar, at a ceremony held on Wednesday evening. This time, Industry Minister Vandana Preyasi and Director Industries Alok Ranjan Ghosh were also present at the meeting.
Vandana Preyasi expressed happiness over winning the medal. He said, We are grateful to IITF for recognizing our efforts for the gold medal. Bihar has made unprecedented progress in the past few years. We are committed to making Bihar a developed country by 2047. To this end, investment-friendly policies are being implemented. I am happy to say that investments in Bihar are increasing.
We invite investors to create a developed Bihar, he said. Alok Ranjan Ghosh said it is very encouraging for Bihar to receive this honor. This will provide the strength to achieve the 2047 target. Bihar, known for its arts and culture, has now become a top choice for investors. The country’s development provides new opportunities for investors.
Bihar fast forward on development path
Nikhil Dhanraj Nipanikar expressed happiness over Bihar winning the gold medal and said the honor reflects the love people have for Bihar’s art, culture and heritage as well as Bihar’s reputation in the country and the world. reputation. This honor validates our success in demonstrating the developed concept of Bihar-2047 in a better way. Bihar is moving fast on the path of development. We are full of hope that our country can successfully achieve its development goals in 2047.
On Sunday, Bihar Industries and Tourism Minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the Bihar pavilion and cultural projects. This project is the center of attraction. Bihar is this year’s partner state. Therefore, the Bihar pavilion has been prepared in line with the theme of the exhibition “Developed India 2047”. The industry department of the state government, under the guidance of Industry Secretary Vandana Preyasi and Director Industries Alok Ranjan Ghosh, developed this program and exhibition with the help of the Udyog Mitra team.
Tin-based craft display in the museum
There are a total of 75 stalls in the Bihar pavilion. It showcases handloom, homespun and handloom products of the state. Babban booti in Nalanda, silks in Bhagalpuri, Madhubani paintings in Mithila, Tikuli in Patna Art and other artifacts are sold and displayed. The pavilion is designed around the theme of Bihar’s special cultural and historical heritage. The entrance is designed as the “Gateway to Civilization” and is decorated with the logo of “Vikas Bihar-2047”.
The Bihar Museum is located in the center of the exhibition hall. The walls also display 3D paintings of the modern Nalanda University and the iconic Buddha Bridge. Other walls are decorated with Madhubani, Manjusha and Tikuli artworks created by famous Padma Shri artists of Bihar. The pavilion showcases traditional art forms – Madhubani paintings, terracotta art and tin-based crafts. Through this interactive display, visitors see and experience the rich art of Bihar.
Additionally, the Bihar pavilion’s exhibits include highlights of the state’s key initiatives such as Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana and Startup Bihar showcasing entrepreneurship and innovation. Furthermore, the focus on women’s empowerment through initiatives like the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana demonstrates Bihar’s commitment to inclusive growth. The pavilion has an environmentally friendly design and follows ITPO’s plastic-free guidelines. The decoration was made from local materials, reflecting the country’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
